Senior Strategy Consultant (f/m/x)

RBI is a regional bank focused on Central & Eastern Europe and strives to redefine banking by blending traditional services with innovative and highly customer-centric solutions. We are on the hunt for an experienced and forward-thinking Strategy Consultant to join our Strategy Development team and help us deliver on our growth ambition. 
 
The Strategy Development team is responsible for setting RBI Group’s strategic direction via defining and preserving the long-term Group target picture and corporate strategy; monitoring trends to identify topics of strategic relevance for RBI Group and assess related opportunities; analyzing and developing options to improve RBI’s strategic positioning across entities, segments and products. 

As Senior Strategy Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping the future strategic direction of the bank by contributing to the above objectives. You will be responsible for driving high-impact projects and providing strategic recommendations across the full scope of RBI Group’s business activities to ensure the bank remains competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing environment. 

Your role at RBI:

• Market analyses, identification of topics of strategic relevance for RBI Group and assessment of related business opportunities or threats 
• Full or shared ownership for dedicated strategic projects or selected project sub-streams with high-impact, i.e. 
  • developing a strategy recommendation for a specific product category or segment 
  • performing strategy reviews of selected group subsidiaries or network banks 
  • assessing the potential of a new market 
  • providing a second opinion on existing strategies of other group units 
  • re-defining business and operating models,  
  • project management of selected implementation projects of strategic relevance, etc. 
• High visibility and exposure to RBI top management 
• Preparation of information and decision-making documents for RBI’s top management 
• Close alignment with other group units on strategy-related matters 

Your core competencies:

• An advanced degree in finance, business administration, economics or related areas 
• Proven track record of driving complex strategy projects; significant previous work experience with a strategy consulting company is a bonus 
• Min. 3-5 years of experience in the banking industry, ideally in a strategy or business development function, or in a consultancy 
• Ambition, proactivity and willingness to take on responsibility 
• Structured, independent way of working and “out of the box thinking” 
• Outstanding analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in a very senior environment 
• Open-mindedness, a positive personality and strong communication and team playing skills 
• Enthusiasm for innovation and trends in the financial services industry and specifically in the Central & Eastern European region 
• Basic understanding of key technological trends, especially related to customer centricity, Data & AI is a plus 
• Perfect command of the German and English language

What we offer:

• Flexible work week: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria, and 30 days/year remote work from any EU country.
• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Find out more about international applications here.
• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.
• Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a heavily subsidized public transport pass.
• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
• Competitive salary: Starting at EUR 71.400,- gross p.a. including overtime, with market-compliant overpayment based on experience and qualifications. We are happy to discuss your actual salary in person.